#PHBattleAtTheLakes Maple Grove Saturday AM Standouts (IA & IL)
I spent Saturday morning at the Battle at the Lakes checking out action on Court 3 at Maple Grove Middle School. Below are some of the standouts from Iowa and Illinois from the first four games of the day. …
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Continue ReadingI spent Saturday morning at the Battle at the Lakes checking out action on Court 3 at Maple Grove Middle School. Below are some of the standouts from Iowa and Illinois from the first four games of the day.
2022 Zach Erwin Zach Erwin 6'6" | SF Camanche | 2022 State IA (Iowa Mavericks Grey/Camanche, IA)
Erwin has long been one of my favorites because of his versatility and ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. The 6-6 wing was in complete control for the Mavs on both ends, getting his hands in passing lanes and blocking shots, and using his size and physicality to get to the bucket for easy scores on the other end. He’s a good ball-handler and passer with size, seeing the floor well and he’s equally content getting others involved or getting his own bucket.
2022 Keaton Farmer Keaton Farmer 6'2" | CG Waverly-Shell Rock | 2022 State IA (Iowa Mavericks Grey, Waverly-Shell Rock, IA)
The 6-1 guard was a flamethrower in the first half of the Mavs blowout win, knocking down three 3s, which opened up the rest of his offensive game in the second half, as he aggressively attacked the harder closeouts to get to the rim. He does a great job moving off the ball and finding space in the defense, and he’s squared and ready to shoot on the catch. He finished with 17 points.
2022 Nick Bryant Nick Bryant 5'9" | PG Western Dubuque | 2022 State IA (Iowa Mavericks Grey/Western Dubuque, IA)
A confident ball-handler and shooter, Bryant knocked down a pair of first half 3s, which allowed him to show off his offensive arsenal as well, getting to the rim for finishes in the second half. He’s not rattled by on-ball pressure, always looking up for an open teammate, and attacks when it’s available. He finished with 12 points in the win.
2022 Chakaris London (Next Generation Blue/Homewood Flossmoor, IL)
A long, wiry 6-4 athlete, London is a versatile defender with length who moves his feet and contests shots at a high level. He contributed on the glass, got to the rim offensively and knocked down a corner 3 for good measure.
2021 Amarion Molette (Next Generation Blue/Plainfield South, IL)
A strong, 6-2 guard, Molette had a solid morning on both ends of the floor and is an intriguing small college prospect. He moves his feet on the defensive end, is a great finisher around the rim who doesn’t shy away from contact, and is a confident ball-handler who wasn’t rattled by on-ball pressure. He had a few great drive-and-kicks for open 3s for teammates.